Integrating an Paint extraction System in an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar to Reduce Costs on a Separate Paint Hanger
The aim of the project is to produce a feasibility study of an integrated paint extraction system, to allow the re-spray paint of a short haul aircraft in a triple bay hangar, reducing the costs of a separate paint hanger.
The main purpose of the project is to cut the costs for heavy C and D maintenance checks. This will be prepared by carrying out analytical research and contacting suppliers for enquires on the essential paint requirements for the hanger as well as the associated costs. This cost effective method could save a significant amount towards the cost of a separate hanger for heavy C and D checks, though other imperative factors such as health and safety will also need to be scrutinised.
In order to achieve the deliverable, the main aspects of the project which will need to be analysed are the cost of the facility painting requirements in comparison to the overall cost of a separate paint hanger and the health and safety precautions for painting in the workplace.
The objectives of the project are as follows:
1. Determine the maintenance requirements from the EASA Part 145 regulations
2. Determine the equipment and associated costing required for aircraft painting
3. Understand the health and safety precautions for aircraft painting
4. Compare costs of a paint extraction system and separate hangar
5. Detail the requirements and costs in a form of a report
The deliverable will be the cost of the extraction system.